Isle Of Iona
Iona is a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides off the Ross of Mull on the western coastline of Scotland. It is generally recognized for Iona Abbey, though there are other structures on the island. Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for 3 centuries and also is today known for its family member harmony and natural surroundings. It is a tourist destination as well as a place for spiritual retreats. Its contemporary Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba" (previously anglicised "Icolmkill"). The island, apart from the land possessed by the Iona Cathedral Trust, was purchased from the Duke of Argyll by Hugh Fraser in 1979 as well as donated to the National Trust for Scotland. In 2001 Iona's population was 125 and also by the time of the 2011 census this had expanded to 177 usual residents.